Collins Aerospace · 7 hours ago
Senior Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $275K/yr
7+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace solutions, seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge technology and life-saving programs. The role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-disciplined teams, and overseeing full lifecycle product development in a dynamic environment.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participation in collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, employing agile software development techniques and resources to plan, design, develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions
Technical Leadership of a software team, ownership of software product providing an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations
Coordinating with multiple programs to ensure a stable product line base that supports multiple products
Maintain a backlog to plan and track progress of feature development and issue resolution
Collaborate with customer and user community to incorporate user feedback
Responsibilities could span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support
Present to customers or stakeholders on software development progress and capabilities
Work on site as required for lab integration and team collaboration
Travel occasionally to support system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities
Qualification
Required
Experience with designing and implementing a large-scale modularized, reusable product base that supports multiple products
Software development experience with C++ and a large code base
Experience developing on Red Hat Linux or equivalent OS, working with development containers, and leading a software team using Agile software development practices
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Active and transferable U.S. government issues Secret clearance is required prior to start date
Preferred
Experience with all phases of software development: architecture, design, implementation, testing, system integration, and sustainment
Experience with Python, Git, Visual Studio Code, Jira, Gitlab, Docker, Kubernetes, Boost, GCC compilers
Experience with using AI third-party applications in software systems
Experience with software interface message translation
Experience with AFSIM or similar modeling and simulation frameworks
Experience developing and integrating OMS-based architectures and or a Government Reference Architecture (GRA)
Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Network Communications, Datalinks and Platform Integration
Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or related field
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Eligible for relocation
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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